Sunday, December 4, 2011

Le Ketchup De Grand~ Maman Germaine~Soul Food #118~

My husband's mom was such a BON VIVANT type of person~Her laughter was contagious..Her hair always lovely w/ that pretty mauve rinse..(It suited her to a t..truly..)an apron perenially tied around her waist..a stocked pantry..and wonderful heritage recipes..a TV in her kitchen..a rocking chair..and all the latest gossip rags:) In French.. she would be well into her 90's now..I knew her in her 70's..She passed away a long time ago..but one recipe she shared with me..was one of my husband's favorites..She beamed when her table was laden with good food and family was gathered around it..So happy ..she loved her little French songs too:)Des chansons à répondre..Au Jour De L'An elle était dans son élément~I still make her ketchup today..most autumns..

It is a sweet ketchup..chunky style..that is perfect during the holidays..especially w/ tourtieres:)Perfect as a gift also~

I received a lovely email w/ a request for this recipe..I am happy..and honored for "Germaine" to share it..

Thank you, Monique, for sharing a special recipe and a special person. My mother-in-law was not a sharing person so I've had to recreate my husband's favorite things through trial and error. I, however, strive always to be a loving mother-in-law and share my sons favorite recipes. I LOVE the label!

Your, pictures as always are just beautiful Monique. I always used to make this same Tomato Ketchup each year. I made jars and jars of it and we always ran out before the end of the year. It was a real favourite! I miss making preserves . . . sigh . . .

You just brought back so many memories. I remember my mom making a sour green ketchup that I still make every fall. This one is so interesting. We need something speacial with our tourtieres; love this combination!Merci.Rita

I can't wait for my husband to read this post..I read it to him.. before posting..but it's always different in real life..we have been busy..He more than I..Outdoor lights etc..Thank you for your kind comments..

What a cherished, family recipe, Monique. Jacque's mother sounds like she was such a fun lady. He must miss her but he is lucky to have a wife like you to carry one with the family recipes :)

I would have never though of pears and and apples in ketchup but that's what makes this recipe even more delightful in its variety of flavors. I must taste wonderful! I'm saving this one for tomato season next year!

What a wonderful recipe! Thank you for sharing something so special with us. I have made ketchup but it was nothing compared to this lovely recipe. It's on my "to do" list, Monique. Can't wait to try it.